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Multilateral Environmental Agreements - extract from InforMEA e-learning course
… This learning material is part of a course in the InforMEA e-learning platform, go to … on Biological Diversity, the Convention on Migratory Species and the Convention on International Trade in … of several conventions and action plans for the protection of the various regional seas. There are also …
The environmental impact of economic incentives for agricultural production: a comparative law study
… The designations employed and the presentation of material in this publication do not imply the expression … strongly criticized by those concerned about the long-term protection of natural resources and the environment. The … of reafforestation or the planting of quality forest species. Assistance is provided in the form of seedlings or …
Vessel-Based Sources of Marine Pollution - extract from InforMEA e-learning course
… This learning material is part of a course in the InforMEA e-learning platform, go to … your certificate. Book - Unit 6 - Vessel-Based Sources of Marine Pollution Book - Unit 4 - Vessel-Based Sources of … and equipment, sewage, garbage, fumes and invasive exotic species. Oil pollution comprises about 71% of vessel-based …
ABS Elements. Elements to facilitate domestic implementation of Access and Benefit-Sharing for different subsectors of genetic resources for food and agriculture
… ABS Elements Elements to Facilitate Domestic Implementation of Access and Benefit-Sharing for Different Subsectors of … d. For crops and domestic animals, diversity within species is at least as important as diversity between species … Treaty, on Farmers’ Rights, includes a provision on the protection of traditional knowledge relevant to PGRFA. IV. …
World Wetlands Day 2017 Factsheet 2: Five wetlands that help us cope with extreme weather events
… waters. Their roots bind the shoreline and each kilometer of mangrove forest can reduce a storm surge by 50cm, blunting … of tiny coral polyps. Home to a quarter of all marine species, and providers of eco-tourism livelihoods, coral reefs also act as offshore wave barriers. This protection from extreme events is worth up to $33,556 per …
Customary laws: Governing natural resource management in the northern areas
… & Development Dept., Northern Areas The designation of geographical entities in this book, and the presentation … In some areas, the zaitu is responsible only for the protection of agricultural crops and in other areas, he has … while their crowns can be sold for Rs. 1200-1500. These species are hunted in winter. The “golden bird” is hunted for …
Mitigating the impacts of oil palm expansion and operations on biodiversity
… WCC-2016-Res-061-EN Mitigating the impacts of oil palm expansion and operations on biodiversity … may involve loss or degradation of habitat for countless species of animals and plants, many of which are threatened; … of biodiversity, maintenance of ecological integrity, protection of livelihoods and avoidance of conflict; b. …
Persistent Organic Pollutants: Contaminated Site Investigation and Management Toolkit
… Hasahisa, Sudan (Photo by Eisa Abdellatif,2009) ii LIST OF MODULE AUTHORS Loretta Y. Li, Professor Department of … lifs@craes.org.cn Tamas Komives, Research Professor Plant Protection Institute Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Hungary … It falls within the tropical rainforest zone with various species of the mangrove swamp vegetation, although the …
Mekong River Basin. Mobilising grassroots engagement and facilitating high-level dialogue for transboundary water management
… (WANI) activities in the Mekong followed a strategy of mobilizing grass-rootsengagement of local stakeholders in … unique ecosystems and a wide range of globally-threatened species. The productivity of the Mekong River Basin is … incorporates the implementation of water allocation and protection plans for Vietnamese rivers. Girls in traditional …
Large Marine Ecosystem Mechanisms
… This learning material is part of a course in the InforMEA e-learning platform, go to … in EEZ and territorial sea only Mandate From pollution to protection of marine biodiversity No mandate on what is … ISA, FAO / RFBs Advisory or not; Specific (categories of) species or ‘residual’ within certain area; Mostly only one …